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IWTV S2 Ep 5: Daniel, Drama, and Damage (with our fave Julie Soto!!)
Daniel said “let’s unpack that” and then absolutely wrecked the room. 🫣🩸In Interview with the Vampire Season 2, Episode 5, tensions are THICK, truths are slipping, and honestly? No one is okay (especially us).Ju...
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Season 1
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Episode 165
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59:51

We’re Spiraling Again (with Julie Soto, duh!): IWTV Season 2 Continues (Episodes 3-4)
🩸The blood is flowing and the drama is rising.We’re back with another episode in our Interview with the Vampire Season 2 series—and things are getting… complicated.Old wounds resurface, power shifts, secrets are (m...
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Season 1
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Episode 164
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1:09:50

We’re Back and So Is the Blood: IWTV S2 with Julie Soto
🩸 We’re Back, Baby!Season 2 of Interview with the Vampire is HERE—and so are we, diving straight into episodes 1 & 2 with our favorite returning guest, Julie Soto!We’re talking new vibes, Louis’ messy em...
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Season 1
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Episode 163
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49:44

Bea is THAT Girl: Breaking Down Stone Cold Fox
💗 This week, we’re diving into our March Book of the Month—Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft! 💋🔪Recorded in our newly improved podcast studio (!!) 🎧💖, we’re breaking down this sharp, twisty thriller that had us hooked...
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Season 1
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Episode 163
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57:10

Mermaids, Magic & Mayhem—Talking Books with M.J. Etkind
Nerds, get ready for a ✨magical✨ episode! We’re hanging out with the amazing M.J. Etkind—author of Dishwasher Safe 🧜♀️🍽️ and the upcoming The Witch of Wall Street 💸🧙♀️! We talk all about her books, her inspiration, and how her fanfic roots...
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Season 1
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Episode 162
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38:26

An Evening with Julie Soto & Deep Bites on Interview with the Vampire: Season 1 Finale!
We’ve reached the fourth and final deep dive into Interview with the Vampire—Season 1, that is! 👀 But don’t worry, we’ll be back for Season 2!In this episode, we’re wrapping up our thoughts on the Season 1 final...
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Season 1
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Episode 161
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55:35

An Evening with Julie Soto & Deep Bites on Interview with the Vampire: Episodes 5-6
We’re back with Deep Bites, diving into Episodes 5-6 of Interview with the Vampire! More drama, more blood, and of course—Julie is back (obviously) 😉 plus Chanel’s hot takes! 👀💬Hit play and join the...
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Season 1
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Episode 160
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1:02:54

Falling Hard for Pride and Protest – Our February Book
This month, we’re diving into the ultimate enemies-to-lovers slow burn with Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne! 🥰 Set in Washington, D.C., this modern-day retelling of Pride and Prejudice stole our hearts, and we can’t ...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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59:23

An Evening with Julie Soto & Deep Bites on Interview with the Vampire: Episodes 3-4
We’re back with part two of our Interview with the Vampire deep dive—this time tackling episodes 3 and 4! 🩸🖤🌙 And guess who’s joining us? None other than our favorite author and honorary podcast bestie, Julie Soto! 📖💫We c...
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Season 1
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Episode 159
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46:19

A Conversation with Mina Brower – Inspiration, Magic, and More
In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented and inspiring Mina Brower! 🪄💫 Author of A God of Moonlight and Stardust, Mina shares all about her writing journey, the inspiration behind her debut n...
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Season 1
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Episode 158
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50:31

An Evening with Julie Soto & Deep Bites on Interview with the Vampire: Episodes 1-2
Hey Nerds, we are beyond thrilled to have the AMAZING Julie Soto back on the podcast for an unhinged episode! Join us as we dive into the first and second episodes of Interview with the Vampire (AMC’s IWTV) a...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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1:19:00

Drenched in Fantasy: Breaking Down Monsoon Rising
Nerds, we are obsessed with our January Book of the Month, Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon, and we’re diving into everything—the plot, the themes, our fave characters, and yes, the smutty scenes. 🌧️🔥 If you lo...
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Season 1
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Episode 157
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28:33

Divine Worlds and Bold Stories: Kritika H. Rao Talks The Legend of Meneka
This week, we’re beyond excited to welcome the incredible Kritika H. Rao to the podcast! 🎙️ We dive deep into her upcoming book, The Legend of Meneka, the first in her new Divine Dancers Duology. From its epic mythology-inspired...
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Season 1
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Episode 156
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42:32

A Re-Read on Thea Guanzon Returns: Monsoon Rising and Life After Hurricane Wars
🌟 Re-Release Alert! 🌟We’re bringing back our fantastic interview with Thea Guanzon just in time to celebrate our January Book of the Month: Monsoon Rising! 🎉✨ This epic sequel to The Hurricane Wars is full of r...
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Season 1
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Episode 155
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1:01:21

Corrections Corner & Exciting News: Monsoon Rising is Our Book of the Month!
Hey Nerds! Just a quick update and Corrections Corner for you today! We’ve got some plot errors from our last Book of the Month, Ruinby Gillan Eliza West, that we need to clear up. We love our authors and always want to make s...
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“Ruin” by Gillian Eliza West: Greek Mythology Meets Romance and Intrigue
This week, we’re diving into the sexy, romantic, and thrilling world of Ruin by Gillian Eliza West! With its lush Greek mythology-inspired vibes, unforgettable characters, and steamy, heart-pounding moments, this book had us completely...
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Season 1
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Episode 154
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1:09:06

Greek Myths & Modern Magic: Our Favorite Mythology Recs
This month’s Book of the Month, Ruin by Gillian Eliza West, has us completely inspired by Greek mythology! 🏛✨ In this week’s episode, we share our top Greek mythology recommendations—from books that breathe new life into classic myths ...
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Season 1
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Episode 153
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53:59

Thea Guanzon Returns: Monsoon Rising and Life After Hurricane Wars
This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re absolutely honored to welcome back Thea Guanzon! 🎉 Last year, she wowed us with her stunning debut, The Hurricane Wars, and now she’s back to dive into its highly anticipated sequel, Mo...
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Episode 152
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1:01:21

Gillian Eliza West: From Fan Fiction to Epic Fantasy Worlds
Hey Nerds! 🎧 In this week’s episode, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the incredibly talented Gillian Eliza West, author of Ruin from The Infernis Duology! 😍📚We had so much fun talking about...
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Season 1
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Episode 151
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1:09:15

Forged by Blood: Ehigbor Okosun’s Epic Tale of African Mythology and Magic
Hey Nerds! This week, we’re exploring Forged by Blood by Ehigbor Okosun—a breathtaking fantasy debut steeped in African mythology. With its rich world-building, complex characters, and themes of justice, power, and freedom, this book h...
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Season 1
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Episode 150
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47:06

November Recommendations: Books, Shows & Fan Fics We’re Loving!
Hey Nerds! This week, we’re diving into our November recs! From books to binge-worthy shows, and even some fan fiction gems, we’re sharing everything we’re loving right now. 🖋️💻Join us as we catch up, chat about what’s on our radar, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 149
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34:10

Creating Worlds & Forging Stories: Ehigbor Okosun Interview
Hey Nerds! 💫 We are beyond thrilled to have the incredible Ehigbor Okosun on the podcast this week! We dive deep into her writing journey and chat about her powerful debut novel, Forged by Blood, along with the release of its highly an...
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Season 1
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Episode 148
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1:17:29

October Book of the Month: The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson
Hey Nerds! Get ready for a chilling deep dive into The Weight of Blood, our October Book of the Month! 📚✨ This modern horror twist on Carrie had us completely hooked—and we can’t wait to share our thoughts with you. We’re talk...
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Season 1
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Episode 147
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53:46

Spooky Season Picks: Halloween Books, Movies, TV, & Witches We Love!
Happy Halloween, Nerds! 🎃👻 In this special episode, we’re sharing all our favorite Halloween books, movies, and TV shows to get you in the spooky spirit. Plus, we dive into a fun discussion about our favorite witches across pop culture! 🧙♀️✨
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Season 1
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Episode 146
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50:48

Thrills & Chills with Jay: Exploring the World of Coversnobbox and Bookish Adventures
✨ This week, we’re thrilled to announce our October Book of the Month: The Weight of Blood by the incredible Tiffany D. Jackson! 📚🎉 But that’s not all—we’re joined by a super special guest, Jay! 🫶 Jay is a podcaster, bookstagrammer, an...
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Season 1
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Episode 145
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1:09:23
